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Engineering Yeast To Perform Green Chemistry
By genetically modifying yeast, a team of scientists in Japan has managed to produce 1,2,4-butanetriol in a more environmentally-friendly manner.
Chimps And Bonobos Track Eye Gaze Like Humans
Chimpanzees and bonobos share the contrasting color pattern seen in human eyes, which makes it easy for them to detect the direction of someone's gaze from a distance.
Success By Design (Thinking)
From empathizing with the user to prototyping and iteration, the key processes in design thinking can help innovation teams create desirable product for the market.
Scientists In Japan Uncover New Dinosaur Species
The researchers have named the duck-billed dinosaur Kamuysaurus japonicus, or the deity of Japanese dinosaurs.
Understanding Southeast Asians’ Attitudes Towards Antibiotics
UK scientists report that awareness of drug resistance in Thailand and Laos is similar to that of many industrialized countries, but this does not translate to more stringent antibiotic use.
The Case For Cross-ownership
Different firms having the same owners has been criticized as anti-competitive, but could there also be some benefits of cross-ownership? SMU researchers think there is more to the debate.
The (Software) Bug Doctor
SMU Associate Professor David Lo has developed automated solutions to help software developers efficiently detect and repair defects in their code.
Microsoft AI Masters Mahjong
Mahjong, a Chinese game of strategy, intuition and chance, is no challenge for an artificial intelligence program developed by Microsoft Research Asia.
The Smart City—No Risk, No Reward
Smart city collaborations are complex initiatives that often fail; yet, valuable lessons can be taken from these failures.
